Chest press

The dog pushes against his opponent with his chest.
(Goodman et al., 2002; Koler-Matznick, 2005)

The female Belgian Malinois blocks the approach of a male Fox Terrier and causes him to move away by displaying a chest press.

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In this interaction between two males, the Hovawart puppy approaches the Belgian Malinois, displaying standing tall. He lowers his tail and pulls in his head as the Malinois approaches. The Malinois moves into position T1, with chin over; when the Hovawart lowers his head and begins to move away, the Malinois displays a chest press, and chases the Hovawart, who runs away with his tail lowered between his legs and hunched rounded back.

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The mixed-breed female runs toward the male Golden Retriever, followed by the white male Australian Shepherd. The two males belong to the same family group. The female moves alongside the Golden Retriever and orients toward his head; the Australian reaches her and exhibits T1 position. The female reacts by lowering her head and rotating it toward the Australian, who exhibits a chest press; when the female moves away to leave the interaction, he follows her.

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